9205.90.19.00/Hohner Marine Band Harmonica/Japan

Hohner Marine Band Harmonica from Japan

The Hohner Marine Band is a diatonic harmonica in the key of C, featuring 10 holes and 20 reeds made from phosphor bronze, housed in a pearwood comb. It falls under HTS 9205.90.19.00 as a mouth organ, a free-blown reed instrument played by mouth without a keyboard. Popular among blues harmonica players for its warm, responsive tone.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Verify the instrument is classified as a mouth organ (harmonica) and not an accordion; provide manufacturer specs confirming reed construction and free-blowing design

• Include detailed invoices specifying key, number of reeds/holes, and materials to avoid misclassification as toy instruments under Chapter 95

• Ensure compliance with CPSC standards if marketed for children under 12, as small parts in harmonicas can pose choking hazards